Browse Drug Recalls
17,709 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 17,709 FDA drug recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the product description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.
Drug Safety Recalls
Browse 17,709 FDA drug recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Hand Sanitizing Wipes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 1000 per case, Acme Unit... | CGMP Deviations | Class II | ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
| Jan 20, 2026 | BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 5" x7", 1000 ea Bulk... | CGMP Deviations | Class II | ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Savannah Antibacterial Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 1 towelette,... | CGMP Deviations | Class II | ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Med-Nap Cleansing Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 100 Towelettes, M... | CGMP Deviations | Class II | ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
| Jan 20, 2026 | First Aid Only BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 50 Wi... | CGMP Deviations | Class II | ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Wipes Plus, Hand Sanitizing Alcohol Free BZK Wipes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1... | CGMP Deviations | Class II | ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
| Jan 20, 2026 | First Aid Only BZK Antiseptic Towelette (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 5x7, b... | CGMP Deviations | Class II | ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Dynarex, BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 5x7, 1000 p... | CGMP Deviations | Class II | ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Med Nap BZK Antiseptic Towelettes (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%), 100 Towelett... | CGMP Deviations | Class II | ACME UNITED CORPORATION |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Thyroid, USP, Rx only, Net Wt: 0.50kg, For Manufacturing, Processing or Repac... | Subpotent Drug | Class II | Specialty Process Labs LLC |
| Jan 16, 2026 | UDENYCA, pegfilgrastim-cbqv injection, 6 mg/0.6mL Single Dose Prefilled Syrin... | Temperature Abuse. 116 cartons with specific serial numbers of Lot 2199821, were stored incorrect... | Class I | McKesson |
| Jan 15, 2026 | methylprednisolone tablets, USP Dosepak, 4 mg, 1 Blister Card per Carton cont... | Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. Incorrect orientation of the blister foil applied to the blis... | Class II | Greenstone Llc |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablets, USP (CII), 5 mg, 100-Count (10 x 10) bliste... | Defective container: Multiple customer complaints received for card seal defects observed on the ... | Class II | Amerisource Health Services LLC |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Isotretinoin Capsules, USP, 30 mg, Rx Only, 10 count Prescription Pack, Manuf... | Superpotent and Subpotent | Class II | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Isotretinoin Capsules, USP, 40 mg, 10 count Prescription Pacs, Rx only, Manuf... | Superpotent and Subpotent | Class II | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Furosemide Tablets, USP 40 mg, 1,000 Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Risi... | Presence of Foreign Substance | Class II | Graviti Pharmaceuticals Private Limited |
| Jan 6, 2026 | AQ 120 GFEW, Aquarion Preserved Cartridges (2) 3.7 Gallons each | cGMP deviations. | Class II | Encon Safety Products Co |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Lanreotide Injection, 120 mg/0.5 mL, 0.5 mL per pre-filled syringe, For deep ... | Presence of Particulate Matter. | Class II | Cipla USA, Inc. |
| Dec 31, 2025 | CHNaO Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips, USP 1mg, packaged as a) 100-count... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current g... | Class II | Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Vista Meibo Tears Propylene Glycol 0.6% w/v Eye Drops Advanced Dry Eye Relief... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current g... | Class II | Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Rosuvastatin Tablets, USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, 50 Tablets (5 x 10) Unit Dose per ... | Out of specification for dissolution. | Class II | AvKARE |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, Thyro-Tabs, 150mcg, 1000 Tablets, Rx only,... | Product Mix-Up: A single bottle of this lot was reported by a pharmacy to contain 88 mcg tablets ... | Class II | Alvogen, Inc |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Vista Gonio Eye Lubricant, Hypromellose Ophthalmic Solution USP (Sterile Drop... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current g... | Class II | Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Vista Gel Hypromellose USP 0.3% w/v, Eye Drops Dry Eye Relief Lubricating Gel... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current g... | Class II | Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Vista Tears Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% w/v, Propylene Glycol 0.3% w/v Eye D... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current g... | Class II | Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Bio Glo Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 300 diagnostic strips, Manu... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current g... | Class II | Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited |
| Dec 31, 2025 | BioGlo Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 100 diagnostic strips, Manuf... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current g... | Class II | Wizcure Pharmaa Private Limited |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Icosapent Ethyl capsules, 1 gram, 120-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by... | Subpotent Drug: Due oxidation caused by leakage of the contents of the Icosapent Ethyl 1g capsule... | Class II | Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Fluocinolone Acetonide Solution Topical Solution USP, 0.01%, 60-mL bottles, R... | Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification result was obtained for the kn... | Class III | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP, 4mg, 30 Tablets (3 blistercar... | Defective container: Preferred Pharmaceuticals received a letter from the manufacturer Glenmark, ... | Class II | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA |
| Dec 27, 2025 | TPN bag (patient specific), Rx# 11-4909703-0-1, Compound Volume 1660 mL per b... | Incorrect Product Formulation: product did not contain insulin as listed in the label. | Class II | Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc (CAPS)... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Benadryl, 25'S 2PK Box, UPC 815556020316 | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Alka Seltzer, a) Original, 2 tablets per packet in 58 count box, UPC: 8155560... | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | DAYQUIL COLD & FLU, 32CT/2PK | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | PEPCID COMPLETE - 25CT | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Bayer 2Pk- 25 CT | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Claritin, 20 Count, UPC: 655708016305 | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | NYQUIL COLD & FLU -32CT/2PK | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | LIQUID NYQUIL a) regular, 12/8oz; b) cherry, 12/8oz | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Carmex a) jar, 12 count, UPC: 083078123154, 083078113155; b) Tube, PEG, 12 co... | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | PEPTO BISMOL 32CT | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Advil a) Ibuprofen, Dispenser Pack, 2 tablet packets in box containing 50 ind... | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Halls Cough Drops a) BAGS, MENTHOL, 12CT; b) BAGS, HONEY LEM, 12CT; c) BAGS, ... | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | CHILDREN NYQUIL, COLD&FLU, BERRY, 8oz, 12ct | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Deodorant: a) Axe, Body Spray, Wild Spice, 6CT, 150ML, UPC: 600108736469; b) ... | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Toothpaste: a) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, WHITENING, 2.5oz, 24ct; UPC: 035000511065... | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | EXCEDRIN 2'S DISP.- 30 CT | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Personal Care, Ice Gel, 8oz, 12 count, UPC 048155903463 | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | LUCKY ICE, Cool Mouthwash, Alcohol Free, 16.9oz, 12CT, UPC: 808829108989 | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | MOTRIN 2'S DISP.- 50CT | CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution c... | Class II | GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a drug safety issue is identified — through FDA inspections, laboratory testing, adverse event reports, or manufacturer quality checks — the responsible company issues a recall to remove the affected products from the market. Pharmacies pull the product from shelves, and consumers are advised to contact their healthcare provider for alternatives.
The leading causes include cGMP deviations, impurity contamination (including nitrosamines like NDMA), failed dissolution or stability testing, sterility issues, potency problems, labeling errors, and foreign particle contamination.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to look up specific medications, active ingredients, or manufacturers. Each recall entry includes the product description, lot numbers, and distribution details.